What is asbestos removal?
Asbestos removal means the removal from a building of all materials containing asbestos, a potentially hazardous substance which can lodge inside the body and lead to health problems like pneumonia and cancers of the lung and abdomen. Asbestos was commonly used in building construction until its effects on human health were discovered in the mid-1970s.Buildings With AsbestosFrom 1930 to 1975, the construction industry routinely used asbestos in new buildings and in building repair for insulating pipes, fireproofing and binding building materials like tiles, roofing shingles, wallpaper, caulking, cement and plaster.Asbestos ManagementAsbestos doesn’t always have to be removed. When undamaged, it remains inert and presents no hazard. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends leaving asbestos intact unless worn or damaged by abrasion, tears or exposure to water.Certified InspectionThe EPA also recommends that a certified professional evaluate the building for asbestos and, if present
